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Mecklenburg Health Officials Encourage Social Distancing Outdoors

Social distancing means cooped up and kept away. Mecklenburg county health officials are letting people know that doesn't mean you have to stay indoors.

Community Spread Continues To Be A Concern In Meckelnburg County

Community Spread Continues To Be A Concern In Mecklenburg County

WCCB asked the Mecklenburg County Health Director why church's don't have to follow the federal gathering guidelines. Senior Pastor Brian Carn posted a video on YouTube, citing the Bible for why Kingdom City Church members continue to come to worship. One of the churches is in Charlotte on Dr. Carver Road.

Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Plaza Midwood

A rabies alert was sent out to residents in Plaza Midwood after a raccoon tested positive for rabies, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control.

Rowan County Deputies Raid The Lucky Duck Café For Illegal Gambling

The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the Lucky Duck Café in Salisbury for illegal gambling and found multiple law violations. The business which appeared to be an arcade was actually an illegal gambling casino.

Humane Society Of Charlotte Humane Education Programming

Humane Society of Charlotte Provides Educational Programming For Parents During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Humane Society of Charlotte invites the community to log on to the Humane Society of Charlotte's Facebook page at 2 pm EST on Friday, March 20 to watch Storytime with Shelley and Shelter Animals.

CMPD Animal Care & Control Remains Open For Routine Business, Pet Reclaims, Pet Adoptions, And Foster Pick-Ups

CMPD AC&C will remain open for routine business, which includes looking for a lost pet, reclaiming a pet and animal adoptions. At this time, AC&C will be operating on a normal schedule, which is Monday to Friday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Cleaning Companies During The Coronavirus Outbreak

Cleaning Companies Offer Disinfectant Tips

People are cleaning their homes, work spaces, and everything else they come into contact with to stop the spread of Coronavirus.

Several Musicians To Host Virtual Concert To Benefit The Evening Muse

Several musicians are hosting a virtual concert to benefit The Evening Muse.

Tryon Medical Partners Internist Talks Coronavirus Impact In Charlotte Area

Dr. Ryan Shelton gives an update on Coronavirus testing, medical supplies, & what the virus means for kids.

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: How To Handle Allergy Season

Novant Health Healthy Headlines: COVID-19 Symptoms Vs. Seasonal Allergies

It’s spring, which means allergy season, but concerns are different this year with people also being wary of coronavirus symptoms. Novant Health pediatric allergist, Dr. Puja Rajani, joins Rising to discuss how to best handle the allergy season for children and adults.

Coronavirus Scams Are Increasing Says NC Attorney General

Exploiting people's fears, it's what scammers live for says President of the Better Business Bureau Tom Bartholomy.

Overwhelming Demand for Unemployment Benefits in North Carolina

Overwhelming demand for unemployment benefits is making it hard for some people to sign up. Nearly 5,000 people filed claims in the first 19 hours after North Carolina eased benefit restrictions.

Pennzoil AutoFair Postponed, Rescheduled for June 12-14

Charlotte Motor Speedway has announced that its Pennzoil AutoFair, originally scheduled for April 2-5, will be postponed until June 12-14. The move comes after extensive discussions with local public health officials, community leaders and at the advice of the CDC.